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Software Quality Assurance Engineer – III
Location
Netherlands
Posted
2 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Software Quality Assurance Engineer – III
Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test strategies, test plans, and test cases for complex software systems. • Develop, maintain, and improve automated test frameworks and automated regression test suites. • Perform functional, integration, system, exploratory, regression, API, database, and end-to-end testing. • Identify, document, prioritize, and help drive resolution of software defects through effective collaboration with development teams. • Analyze test results, identify root causes of quality issues, and recommend corrective and preventive actions. • Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to ensure quality is built into every stage of the software development lifecycle. • Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by integrating automated testing into deployment workflows. • Develop meaningful quality metrics, test reports, and release readiness assessments to support informed decision-making. • Support software verification and validation activities for regulated products, ensuring compliance with applicable quality and regulatory standards. • Participate in risk assessments, design reviews, and technical discussions to proactively identify quality risks. • Mentor junior QA engineers and promote software quality best practices across development teams. • Continuously evaluate emerging testing technologies and recommend improvements to testing processes, tools, and automation capabilities.
Job Requirements
- Advanced degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in Software Quality Assurance or Software Testing.
- Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline.
- ISTQB or equivalent software testing certification is considered an advantage.
- Strong experience with manual and automated software testing methodologies.
- Experience with one or more test automation frameworks such as Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, or Tricentis Tosca.
- Proficiency in one or more programming or scripting languages, such as Python, Java, or JavaScript.
- Experience testing REST APIs, backend services, databases, and distributed systems.
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Experience integrating automated testing into CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions.
- Experience with test management and defect tracking tools such as Jira, Azure DevOps Test Plans, ALM/Quality Center, or qTest.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and/or Azure), containerized applications, and microservices architectures.
- Knowledge of software verification and validation practices within regulated environments, including GxP, FDA, or ISO-compliant development processes.
- Experience with performance and load testing tools such as JMeter or LoadRunner is desirable.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary and globally distributed teams.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, lead testing initiatives, and influence quality practices without direct authority.
- Strong documentation, reporting, and organizational skills.
- Flexibility to collaborate effectively across multiple time zones.
Benefits
- Professional development opportunities
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